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UID:4119-1444176000-1444262399@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Professional Responsibiites - Windsor
DESCRIPTION:The Professional Responsibilities seminar examines the Access to Justice Act and provisions regulating paralegals and code of conduct. It reviews responsibilities that include advocacy\, confidentiality\, professionalism\, administration of justice and competency. The session also examines what Boards and Tribunals say about professional responsibility. This is a 1 day seminar with limited seating. Register early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/professional-responsibiites-windsor/
LOCATION:Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151008
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150715T161237Z
UID:4056-1444176000-1444262399@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Niagara Falls)
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive. \n \n  \n  \nClick on the image above to fill out a registration form.\nSave and email to info@odrt.ca. \nUpcoming Locations:
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-sudbury/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Sudbury\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:46.49;-81.01
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20151003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20151004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150116T205705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T211208Z
UID:4083-1443862800-1443974400@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance – Level II North Bay
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA)\, regulations\, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB\, how it is funded\, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes.  Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras.   They will also examine how to calculate maximum and minimum levels as well as exclusion periods and offsets.  The course provides information on how to communicate effectively with insurance and health care providers\, injured workers and witnesses involved in appeals.  The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file\, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file. This course has limited enrollment so book early to secure a seat.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-ii-north-bay-2/
LOCATION:Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151001
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150116T160521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150715T153813Z
UID:4054-1443571200-1443657599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Windsor)
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive. \n \n  \n  \nClick on the image above to fill out a registration form.\nSave and email to info@odrt.ca. \nUpcoming Locations:
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-orillia/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:51.253775;-85.3232139
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150116T212140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T212140Z
UID:4093-1443258000-1443369600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance - Level I North Bay
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level I course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim\, and includes the timelines that are applicable. Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration.  Protections under other legislation are also discussed should a return to work plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker in a work reintegration program. Participants will learn the significance of legislation (WSIA)\, regulations and policy\, including changes to the legislation and the effects these changes have on benefits.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-i-north-bay-3/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, North Bay\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:46.3091152;-79.4608204
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150618
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150117T191503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150117T191503Z
UID:4125-1434499200-1434585599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Written Submissions - Mississauga
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day seminar examines writing formats for preparing a written submisison.  Participants discuss hearing options for appeals and the specific criteria considered when determining whether or not a written submission is appropriate. Important points of a written submission are discussed as they relate to the WSIAT Practice Direction for written submissions. Myths associated with oral hearings and how they can be used to improve writing skills begin an exploration of the differences between the two types of appeal. The traditional structure of the submission is explored with specific details for each section discussed. In addition to submissions\, this course also addresses writing to doctors and the effect the letter has both on the medical professional’s reply and on the decision maker on the file.  Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/written-submissions-mississauga/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.5890452;-79.6441198
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150522
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150119T161256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150119T161256Z
UID:4129-1432166400-1432252799@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Electronic Evidence & Mental Stress - North Bay
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day seminar will examine the rules and use of electronic evidence to advance a worker’s compensation claim and pitfalls in using this type of evidence. Also\, participants will examine the history of mental stress claims including sections of the WSIA that prohibit payment of stress claims. The WSIB policies related to mental stress will also be discussed along with key WSIAT decisions. Policy considerations regarding occupations with cumulative exposures will also be discussed. Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/electronic-evidence-mental-stress-north-bay/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, North Bay\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:46.3091152;-79.4608204
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150120T024637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T024637Z
UID:4143-1430730000-1431102600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Medical Orientation - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:In this week-long course participants will examine medical testing and interpret medical information found in claim files.  They will learn medical terminology and human anatomy with attention to the different organ systems\, specific injuries involving the back\, bone\, MSI and disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia.  Mental stress will be examined along with WSIB policies relating to traumatic stress\, psychotraumatic disability and behavioural disorders. The course also covers WSIB policies\, medical specialists\, diagnostic tests\, awards and how they are calculated and when and how a re-determination occurs.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/medical-orientation-toronto-2/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150119T170625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150119T171356Z
UID:4139-1430726400-1431102600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Compensation Essentials - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:This week-long workshop covers Workplace Insurance Level I Rights and Obligations and Level II Benefits and Services.  Participants explore compensation law\, jurisprudence\, WSIB policies and technical information. As well\, participants will examine Ontario’s disability dilemma and strategies for prevention.  Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/compensation-essentials-toronto/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150120T030759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T030759Z
UID:4144-1430643600-1431102600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Occupational Disease - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:This week-long workshop will explore the  impact of occupational disease\, legal test and medical standards for causation\, legal principles used in appeals and the significance of apportionment. Participants will examine different types of studies\, how data is analyzed and what to look for when assessing a study. They will review toxicology and its significance and how to examine an expert witness. The Industrial Disease Panel and adjudication process are reviewed along with risk factors\, diagnostic testing and causal links for occupational diseases using WSIA policies and WSIAT decisions. This course has limited seating so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/occupational-disease-toronto/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150119T193441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150119T193441Z
UID:4142-1430640000-1431102600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Return to Work Program - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:In this week-long course participants examine leading research on return to work practices and legal requirements for re-integrating injured workers back into the workplace. Participants discuss the duty to accommodate\, and ways to remove barriers that restrict participation of workers dealing with disability.  The program includes an examination of strategies for preventing disability by seeing it as a social rather than medical issue.  Participants also examine the roles of employer\, injured worker and workplace representatives in dealing with return to work issues. They also discuss WSIB policies\, penalties and legal obligations for return to work.  Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/return-to-work-program-toronto/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150116T210321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T211253Z
UID:4085-1429347600-1429459200@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance – Level II London
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA)\, regulations\, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB\, how it is funded\, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes.  Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras.   They will also examine how to calculate maximum and minimum levels as well as exclusion periods and offsets.  The course provides information on how to communicate effectively with insurance and health care providers\, injured workers and witnesses involved in appeals.  The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file\, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file. This course has limited enrollment so book early to secure a seat.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-ii-london/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:42.9869502;-81.243177
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150116T212003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T212003Z
UID:4091-1427533200-1427644800@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance - Level I London
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level I course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim\, and includes the timelines that are applicable. Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration.  Protections under other legislation are also discussed should a return to work plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker in a work reintegration program. Participants will learn the significance of legislation (WSIA)\, regulations and policy\, including changes to the legislation and the effects these changes have on benefits.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-i-london/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:42.9869502;-81.243177
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150128T032017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150128T032017Z
UID:4182-1427270400-1427648400@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:SPRING 2015 H&S/WSIB SCHOOL @ PICTON
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2015 Course Offerings:\n\nCOURSES OFFERED (all 30 Hours except where noted): \n1. WHSC Level I Basic Occupational Health & Safety Awareness  (no prerequisites) \n2. WHSC Level II Committees (Provincial) (You must hold a Level 1 certificate to enrol) \n3.  WHSC Composite Confronting Bullying\, Harassment\, Mental Stress & Violence In the Workplace      (no prerequisites) \n4. OFL-ODRT WSIB Program Level 1 & 2  (no prerequisites) \n5. OFL-ODRT Level 4 Return To Work \n6. OFL-ODRT Level 5 Medicial Orientation \nOnline Registration \nMail-in registration form
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/spring-2015-hswsib-school-picton/
LOCATION:Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre\, RR 1\, West Lake Road\, \, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0 \, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:44.0007985;-77.1519176
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre RR 1 West Lake Road  Picton Ontario K0K 2T0  Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=RR 1\, West Lake Road\,:geo:-77.1519176,44.0007985
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150314
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150117T191254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150117T191254Z
UID:4122-1426204800-1426291199@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Written Submissions - Kingston
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day seminar examines writing formats for preparing a written submisison.  Participants discuss hearing options for appeals and the specific criteria considered when determining whether or not a written submission is appropriate. Important points of a written submission are discussed as they relate to the WSIAT Practice Direction for written submissions. Myths associated with oral hearings and how they can be used to improve writing skills begin an exploration of the differences between the two types of appeal. The traditional structure of the submission is explored with specific details for each section discussed. In addition to submissions\, this course also addresses writing to doctors and the effect the letter has both on the medical professional’s reply and on the decision maker on the file.  Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/written-submissions-kingston/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Kingston\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:44.2311717;-76.4859544
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150120T031630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T031630Z
UID:4145-1425801600-1426266000@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Appeals & Dispute Resolution - BayView Conference Center
DESCRIPTION:In this 6 day course\, participants will learn the structure of the appeals branch of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)\, how to begin the appeals process and the legal principles involved. Preparation for a hearing will be examined including: review of the file\, gathering additional evidence\, researching law\, policy and precedent and preparation of witnesses. Further information on questioning\, cross questioning and re-direct at a hearing are discussed. Hearing presentations are discussed with respect to oral advocacy\, code of conduct\, opening and closing statements\, objections and use of legal precedents. Further to the WSIB appeal process\, the Workplace Safety and Appeals Tribunal WSIAT) process is also discussed. In addition to the information presented\, participants will work with a claim file and\, in groups\, represent both worker and employer interests at the WSIB appeal level and at a WSIAT by presenting in front of an Appeals Resolution officer and a Vice Chair respectively.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/appeals-dispute-resolution-bayview-conference-center/
LOCATION:Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre\, Port Stanton\, ON\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150116T204859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T211339Z
UID:4077-1424509200-1424620800@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance – Level II Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA)\, regulations\, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB\, how it is funded\, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes.  Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras.   They will also examine how to calculate maximum and minimum levels as well as exclusion periods and offsets.  The course provides information on how to communicate effectively with insurance and health care providers\, injured workers and witnesses involved in appeals.  The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file\, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file. This course has limited enrollment so book early to secure a seat.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-ii-ottawa-2/
LOCATION:Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20150116T211825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T211825Z
UID:4089-1422090000-1422201600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance - Level I Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level I course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim\, and includes the timelines that are applicable. Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration.  Protections under other legislation are also discussed should a return to work plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker in a work reintegration program. Participants will learn the significance of legislation (WSIA)\, regulations and policy\, including changes to the legislation and the effects these changes have on benefits.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-i-ottawa-2/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:45.4215296;-75.6971931
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20140506T184621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T183120Z
UID:3463-1417510800-1417609800@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Kingston)
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive. \nThe workshop will take place in the Portsmouth Room.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-8/
LOCATION:The Residence Inn by Marriott\, 7 Earl St.\, Kingston\, Ontario\, K7L 0A5\, Canada
GEO:44.2265394;-76.4815532
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141201
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20131121T185411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140808T020856Z
UID:3162-1417219200-1417391999@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance - Level II Mississauga
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA)\, regulations\, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB\, how it is funded\, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes.  Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras.   They will also examine how to calculate maximum and minimum levels as well as exclusion periods and offsets.  The course provides information on how to communicate effectively with insurance and health care providers\, injured workers and witnesses involved in appeals.  The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file\, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-ii-mississauga/
LOCATION:UNIFOR Local 1285 Brampton\, 23 Regan Road\, (Suite 1)\, Brampton\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.7026512;-79.8032854
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20140428T194507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140806T145223Z
UID:3436-1416474000-1416573000@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Toronto)
DESCRIPTION:This 2 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma\, Disability Prevention Strategies and Accommodation Essentials. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-2/
LOCATION:IBEW Hall 353 -Toronto\, 1377 Lawrence Ave.\, E.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:43.7407367;-79.3184768
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=IBEW Hall 353 -Toronto 1377 Lawrence Ave. E. Toronto Ontario Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1377 Lawrence Ave.\, E.:geo:-79.3184768,43.7407367
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20140506T184232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140806T145636Z
UID:3460-1416301200-1416400200@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Guelph)
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-7/
LOCATION:OPSEU Guelph Regional Office A-400\, Speedvale Ave. West\, Guelph\,\, Ontario\, N1H 8H3\, Canada
GEO:43.5513672;-80.2779361
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=OPSEU Guelph Regional Office A-400 Speedvale Ave. West Guelph Ontario N1H 8H3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Speedvale Ave. West:geo:-80.2779361,43.5513672
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20140430T213446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140806T145420Z
UID:3448-1416301200-1416400200@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Windsor)
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-4/
LOCATION:UNIFOR Local 200\, 1855 Turner Road\, Windsor\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:42.3043725;-82.9970112
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNIFOR Local 200 1855 Turner Road Windsor Ontario Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1855 Turner Road:geo:-82.9970112,42.3043725
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141124
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20140427T202454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140427T202454Z
UID:3420-1416268800-1416787199@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Eastern Ontario LC Fall H&S and Workplace Insurance Educational
DESCRIPTION:The OFL-ODRT program will partner with Eastern Ontario Labour Councils and the Workers Health and Safety Centre to present a Fall educational November 18-23 at Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre in Picton\, ON. ODRT Workshops include Compensation Essentials (Level I & II)\, Appeals and Dispute Resolution (Level III) and Occupational Disease (Level VI).  The WHSC will offer Basic H&S Awareness (Level I)\, H&S Committees (Federal)\, and a Composite Course covering harassment\, confronting bullying\, mental distress\, and violence in the workplace. Visit the Kingston and District Labour Council to register or get more information.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/eastern-ontario-lc-fall-hs-and-workplace-insurance-educational/
LOCATION:Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre\, RR 1\, West Lake Road\, \, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0 \, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:44.0007985;-77.1519176
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre RR 1 West Lake Road  Picton Ontario K0K 2T0  Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=RR 1\, West Lake Road\,:geo:-77.1519176,44.0007985
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20140617T151248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140617T151248Z
UID:3646-1415988000-1416155400@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Basic Strategies (Written Submissions & Professional Responsibilities) Mohawk
DESCRIPTION:Gain skills in writing cogent and persuasive submissions.  Discuss representation in the compensation system and the professional responsibilities of the representative. This session runs Friday evening starting  at 6:00 P.M through Sunday until 4:30 P.M.   Registration is handled through Mohawk College. Contact continuing education at: Phone: 905-385-4295 or 1-888-385-4295\, Fax: 905-575-2348\, Email: CE Registration  Course code: LABR 10085
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/basic-strategies-written-submissions-professional-responsibilities-mohawk/
LOCATION:Solidarity Place Worker  Education Centre\,   1130 Barton Street East \, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8H 7P9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.2509076;-79.81439
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Solidarity Place Worker  Education Centre   1130 Barton Street East  Hamilton Ontario L8H 7P9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1130 Barton Street East:geo:-79.81439,43.2509076
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20140506T185150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140806T145813Z
UID:3472-1415782800-1415881800@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Sudbury)
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-11/
LOCATION:CUPE office\, 888 Regent Street\, Suite 205\, Sudbury\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:46.4716065;-81.0063205
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CUPE office 888 Regent Street Suite 205 Sudbury Ontario Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=888 Regent Street\, Suite 205:geo:-81.0063205,46.4716065
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141108
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20140430T212208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140806T145949Z
UID:3444-1415232000-1415404799@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (London)
DESCRIPTION:This 2 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma\, Disability Prevention Strategies and Accommodation Essentials. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-3/
LOCATION:Unifor 27 Office\,\,  606 First Street\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:43.0092081;-81.1991707
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20140506T185704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140806T150147Z
UID:3478-1415091600-1415190600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Peterborough)
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-13/
LOCATION:CUPE\, Peterborough\, 161 Sherbrooke St.\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9J2N2\, Canada
GEO:44.3007973;-78.3199027
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CUPE Peterborough 161 Sherbrooke St. Peterborough Ontario K9J2N2 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=161 Sherbrooke St.:geo:-78.3199027,44.3007973
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141027
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20131121T185244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140808T020513Z
UID:3160-1414195200-1414367999@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance - Level II Oshawa
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA)\, regulations\, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB\, how it is funded\, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes.  Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras.   They will also examine how to calculate maximum and minimum levels as well as exclusion periods and offsets.  The course provides information on how to communicate effectively with insurance and health care providers\, injured workers and witnesses involved in appeals.  The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file\, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-ii-oshawa/
LOCATION:USW Hall Oshawa\, 115 Albert Street\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.89532;-78.8604069
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=USW Hall Oshawa 115 Albert Street Oshawa Ontario Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=115 Albert Street:geo:-78.8604069,43.89532
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141022T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180159
CREATED:20140506T185412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140806T150824Z
UID:3475-1413882000-1413981000@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Thunder Bay)
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-12/
LOCATION:Labour Centre\, 929 Fort William Rd\, \, Thunder Bay \, Ontario\, P7B 3A6\, Canada
GEO:48.4041373;-89.2408153
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Labour Centre 929 Fort William Rd  Thunder Bay  Ontario P7B 3A6 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=929 Fort William Rd\,:geo:-89.2408153,48.4041373
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